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51 is the Magic Number

Posted on February 9, 2018 | 4 minutes | 664 words |

There’s an ongoing Slack-o-sphere “discussion” over the #1 AO in all of Carpex. I’ll admit, YHC has stirred the pot just a bit over this one. The primary goal for the February 9, 2018 edition of Dante’s Peak was to show the glorious versatility and overall excellence of what I consider to be THE top destination for PAX of Carpex. So let’s get on with it. Solid group of HIMs (HIDAs? [Read More]

It's like 11's but with harder math

Posted on February 7, 2018 | 3 minutes | 511 words |

It was a beautiful morning at Sovereign Grace Church. The pre-beatdown discussion included questions about appropriate attire for the weather. Shorts or long pants? T-shirts or long sleeves? Turns out the conditions were perfect no matter how we dressed. Let’s get after it! Warm-Up Mosey around the front parking lot and circle up for side straddle hops, hillbillies, cotton pickers, Sir Fazios forwards and backwards, and burpees. It’s Tortoises and I’m the Q, you know you’re getting burpees. [Read More]

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Kettlebells in the Gloom

Posted on February 5, 2018 | 3 minutes | 428 words |

When: February 5th, 2018 QIC: Earhart The PAX: Crimson, Red Ryder, WWW, Sooey, Capone, Sour Mash, Monkey Nut, YHC Earhart YHC a little groggy this morning after a great SB and had not planned much for this edition of Hell’s Bell’s. We drag the bell’s into the shelter, and, coming in hot is Monkey Nut. He brings the 45lb pain while we distribute the rest of the bells on the tables. [Read More]

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The Pax Will Not Be Silenced

Posted on January 25, 2018 | 2 minutes | 385 words |

16 loudmouths gathered at the gates of Apex Skate Park in hopes that their choice of Bounty Hunters (aka the AO not Q’d by Hi-Liter) would provide some welcome relief. Of course, YHC, being a man of the people, took requests. “Not too much running, no burpees, and few Merkins, if you don’t mind McCants.” Really? Well, there you have it. Warmup: High tempo lap around the outside of the soccer field, Freddy Mercury’s until the six shows up, SSH, Lil Man JJ, and, oh, wait, Burt wants to storm the circle since his Hokies won a home game? [Read More]

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Phoenix Rising From The Arctic

Posted on January 20, 2018 | 3 minutes | 513 words |

Rising from days of snow and arctic air the 20 HIM at Phoenix this morning ended their week on the lofty heights of another Carpex beatdown. Here’s how it went: Warm-up: No FNG’s so no disclaimer and we were off jogging from the starting flag up the road to the next parking lot. Then, circled up for some SSH (IC), Imperial Walkers, Good Mornings, and Sir Fazio Arm Circles forward, then backward. [Read More]

Escalators

Posted on January 18, 2018 | 2 minutes | 406 words |

7 HIM stayed within the Carpex confines and turned up for YHC’s VQ. In anticipation a plan was devised to keep the Pax moving at a fast pace and YHC was determined to stick to it hopefully without any major gaffs. 5:30 and were off….. Warmup Mosey over to the volleyball parking lot SSH x 35, GM x 10, IW x 15, CP x 10, OC x 15 The Thang #1 [Read More]

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Hell’s Bell’s is Official!

Posted on January 8, 2018 | 2 minutes | 405 words |

When: January 8, 2018 QIC: Earhart The PAX: Crimson, Sooey, Sour Mash, Freebird, Monkey Nut, YHC Earhart It’s official, the newest AO in the CARPEX family has launched, the kettlebell workout known as Hell’s Bell’s. 5 PAX gather in the cool gloom, not as cold as this weekend, we wait on Crimson to get his brace on, then head-out to our usual circle for: Warm Up Good mornings Side Straddle Hops [Read More]

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Shuttyversary Day 3: Gettin' After It

Posted on January 6, 2018 | 2 minutes | 306 words |

YHC and a crew of 7 hit up a little EC Phoenix run to kick the morning off. A 1 mile down / 1 mile back run. Upon return to Phoenix there was a new face amongst the crowd. Apparently 1 HIM-in-training saw YHC’s call to action on Facebook to join some men in the outdoors and the cold for a 0630 workout! Welcome FNG Butterscotch! Disclaimer was applied and we lapped the parking lot and ran out to the intersection for our #ShutInStandard Warmup. [Read More]

Best Work Out of the Year (so far)

Posted on January 2, 2018 | 3 minutes | 559 words |

YHC pulled into the parking lot at Apex Community Park bracing for the cold, but as soon as I got out of the car my heart was warmed by the sight of so many of my brothers, smiling and excited to get after it despite the bitter temperature. Warm-Up Mosey over to the gravel parking lot at the top of The Hill and circle up for Side straddle hops x 20 [Read More]

Q Swap

Posted on December 24, 2017 | 4 minutes | 646 words |

QIC: Boyardee, Yanni BB Author: Yanni If you roll up to any F3 AO, whether it be in your region, a neighboring region, or in another state, you can be assured that you will be greeted with the same open arms and fist bumps. The men of Dante’s Peak welcomed YHC and Boyardee with great enthusiasm and smiling faces. YHC and @mabellcarpex met a week earlier at The Earl in Pittsboro and like all F3 encounters, hit it off immediately and hatched a plan. [Read More]

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